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The Gothic Novel: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Test

Question 24 • English Language Arts 12

Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. What he told me in the next hour, I cannot bring my mind to set on paper. I saw what I saw, I heard what I heard, and my soul sickened at it; and yet now when that sight has faded from my eyes, I ask myself if I believe it, and I cannot answer. My life is shaken to its roots; sleep has left me; the deadliest terror sits by me at all hours of the day and night; and I feel that my days are numbered, and that I must die; and yet I shall die incredulous. As for the moral turpitude that man unveiled to me, even with tears of penitence, I can not, even in memory, dwell on it without a start of horror. Which theme is most implied by the excerpt?

Answer
A
Secrets ruin even strong friendships.
B
Remorse makes up for evil behavior.
C
Friends are loyal no matter the situation.
D
Lies are often preferable to harsh truths.
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